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00:03 · 12 Oct 2026
Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport kill at least 12
Photo — Waleed Aleid / Pexels
The attacks have placed Saudi Arabia’s aviation and security systems under acute pressure, with Houthi forces claiming responsibility for strikes over the weekend. Reports indicate that airports and oil facilities were among the targets, raising concerns about wider disruption to air travel, energy markets and regional stability. The incident comes as Yemen’s conflict continues to spill across borders and as Saudi Arabia faces renewed direct threats from the Houthis.
Sources: BBC, Associated Press, The Washington Post
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